INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2 slices
- 4x 1/2 inch watermelon slices
- 4 tsp grapeseed oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp unsalted butter for toasting bun
- 2 hamburger buns
Basil Pesto
- 1 1/2 cup basil leaves packed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper to taste
METHOD
For the Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Sandwich:
- Preheat BBQ to high heat.
- Brush halloumi and watermelon with grapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes.
For the Basil Pesto:
- Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor or blender and pulse until ingredients are incorporated.
- Then slowly drizzle in olive oil to emulsify. Beware not to blend too long to avoid heating the pesto.
For Serving:
- Lightly butter and carefully toast Hamburger Buns on the BBQ until golden brown.
- Brush both sides of buns with pesto.
- On the bottom bun, place halloumi slices and top with watermelon slices, then place top bun. Serve warm.